LAMA2

LAMA2

A gene on chromosome 6q22-q23 that encodes laminin alpha 2, an extracellular matrix protein that constitutes one of
the subunits of laminin 2 (merosin) and laminin 4 (s-merosin).
 
Molecular pathology
LAMA2 mutations are associated with congenital merosin-deficient muscular dystrophy.

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